Their debut “Sentence to Death” was
released in 1984, now 20 plus years later, one of Germany’s thrash
masters releases a new onslaught. Destruction
is back with a new attack called “Inventor of Evil”. Many people
consider them as one of the innovator of thrash and they continue that massacre
on this new record. This is yet another galloping thrash attack that will
shake the foundation of your home. Watch out, items will fall off your walls
as you listen. There are enough thrash riffs to keep the rabid dogs at bay.
The guest list on this disc will look like a virtual list of who’s
who in metal. Vocalists of Dimmu Borgir, Soilwork, Candlemass, Death Angel,
Saxon, Rage, Hypocrisy and special performances from Doro Pesch and Paul
Di’Anno are all on this album. I believe that should cover just about
every metal genre or aspect. But the amazing thing about it is that it’s
only the vocal talents of those bands on the track “Alliance Of Hellhoundz.”
I don’t think you can add that many more people to one song, especially
on vocals. This is definitely one of the better tracks on this well-rounded
disc. Thrash enthusiast will find more devilish pleasures in tracks like
“Soul Collector, ” “The Calm Before The Storm, ”
“The Chosen Ones,” “Dealer Of Hostility”…hell
just about every track has at least a few crushing thrash riffs that will
melt your mind. Putting this selection of tracks together is the renowned
producer Peter Tägtgren. And of course he used his famed Abyss Studios
for this process. Over fifty minutes on twelve tracks of one of greatest
bands ever to create thrash, what else can you ask for? A new set of speakers
for your stereo? Actually that might be necessary after this playing this
disc. At least be careful if you are wearing headphones while listening…
you might be picking brain matter out of your headphones for a while.

2 years after "Metal Discharge" have passed and
I think this new release "Inventor Of Evil" is one of the most heaviest
of albums they have ever released!!! With Schmier on bass/vocals, Mike's
guitar onslaught and Marc's killer drum attack tears apart your speakers...
Deaf defying Thrash Metal this band has stayed true to their Thrash roots
since first banding way back in the early 80's.

This album not only consists of heavy guitar but there is variety Mike breaking
out the acoustic plus guest solos/backing vocals by numerous well-known
vocalists. But I'd say what stands out most here is the guitar Mike's riffs
are catchy not on just "Soul Collector" (track 1) but this whole album's
entirely noteworthy and thick. Very well produced as well each instrument
mixed quite well and LOUD as all hell!

Lyrically filled with much emotion (HATE!) in which every song is well written.
I'd have to conclude that overall "Inventor Of Evil" IS one of Destruction's
best releases to date. These guys are still Thrashing well into their 40's!
Plus "Inventor Of Evil" remains as being quite original in terms of the
guitar and vocals.

Here are brief summaries of each track:

1. Soul Collector: Fading in comes some seriously heavy distorted guitars
backed with killer bass and drums. Sweet vocal effects as well then Schmier's
trademark vocals. One of the most memorable tracks out of the whole album!!!

2. The Defiance Will Remain: Diiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiie! This track isn't the catchiest
though a killer chorus I will say.

4. No Man's Land: Pretty catchy guitar riffs here and great backing vocals!
The chorus is sweet nice drum fills!!! Mike's leads include some of his
better ones actually. I admire his rhythm guitar though his soloing not
his strongest suit.

6. The Chosen Ones: Opening with some heavy guitar plus guest solo and licks
by Harry Wilkens. Fast riffs accompanied by Marc's sweet drum output along
with sweet backing vocals. Some of the best riffs of the entire song featured
here!

7. Dealer Of Hostility: Awesome intro/main guitar riffing done by Mike!
Some cool backing vocals as well... One of the best tracks on here!

8. Under Surveillance: Sweet intro drum rolls by Marc then enter guitars!
A slower paced track filled with some cool leads by Mike. The song has some
tempo changes sweet licks under the vocals by Mike. The chorus rules!

9. Seeds Of Hate: This track doesn't start off so catchy but then enter
some of Harry Wilkens' licks plus his guest solo on this track. Sweet backing
vocals as well by Messiah, Inga Pulver, and Andre Grieder.

10. Twist Of Fate: Pretty cool riffs by Mike here not some of the best on
the album but nevertheless still good. Sweet ass chorus though! Intense
backing vocals also! This song is anything but boring!!!

11. Killing Machine: Now this song simply kicks ass!!! Aggressive, noteworthy
guitar, accompanied by sick drums. Pretty uptempo as well! One of the best
tracks on here! Schmier's vocals plus the band backup vox destroys! I'd
have to say some of Mike's best thought out riffs here no joke!

12. Memories Of Nothingness: Pretty cool change from the heavy Thrash of
previous tracks this song in clean tone format... Sweet melodies and lead
great way to end this triumph of a release!!!